Lesson 11

Describe how computers and networks are used in the film, is the use of computers realistic,probable, or ridiculous and what ocial or cultural issues are raised by the film?

The Matrix is a SciFi, near future film that invites in to a computer hackers journey where he discovers that life as he knows it is nothing more then an elaborate facade by "THE MAN", which in this film is intelligent machines that are man made, that now control themselves. They are harvest bioelectrical energy of humans, that are kept docile with in the Matrix, a simulated reality of the world as it was in 1999. The Machines are now at war with the " Unplugged". This film is giving a new voice to the anti-government enthusiast; I can only imagine how many nights sleep have been lost by the conspiracy believers. When this film came out it introduced the world to a new theory about how are reality could be manipulated by machines that we are creating, they are running with the what if reasoning. I like the way they gave dashavoo an explanation that lends itself perfectly to the plot of the movie. Even though I logically know that computers are lacking in the ability for logic, personal connection, common sense, desire for world domination on their own will. It did make me think what if? The use of computers is totally ridiculous; the film dos not take the laws of science or logic in to consideration at all. It's a new spin on the guys version of a perfect film, the underdog saves the day and gets the girl. while fighting against the bully, dodging bullets and wearing leather.